September
2017
Sentinel V SC and RT Operation Manual
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EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
7. Once the calibration is complete, the Sentinel V ADCP provides a calibration score that indicates
the quality of the calibration (see Table 7). If the Calibration Score is 7 or lower, repeat the com-
Troubleshooting a Bad Calibration Score)
.
8. Click Save to save the calibration results. Click the close button ( ) to exit the System check
screen or to exit the Sentinel V RT Utilities software.
Calibration Score
ReadyV Pass
ReadyV Fail
Sentinel V RT Utilities Pass
Sentinel V RT Utilities Fail
Table 7.
Compass Calibration Score
Standard Deviation
X-Y Coverage
Z Coverage
Score
Action
Score
Action
Score
Action
10
Good field uniformity.
10
Good X-Y coverage.
10
Good Z coverage.
9
9
9
8
8
8
7
Moderate field uniformity.
Make sure the area is clear of
magnetic materials (steel, iron,
magnets, changing magnetic
fields).
7
Moderate X-Y coverage.
Follow the rotation and tilt
directions. Use a 40 to 65 degree
tilt during calibration.
7
Moderate Z coverage.
Follow the tilt directions and use a
40 to 65 degree tilt during
calibration.
6
6
6
5
Poor field uniformity.
Move to a different location
outside and away from metal,
machines, and electronics and
repeat the compass calibration.
5
Poor X-Y coverage.
ADCP was over-tilted - repeat the
compass calibration.
5
Poor Z coverage.
ADCP was not tilted enough -
repeat the compass calibration.
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
